Posted 9mo ago

Education/Recreation Instructor - Computer (49256)

@ RiseBoro Community Partnership
Brooklyn or Brooklyn or Brooklyn or Brooklyn
$28/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Develop lessons, Mentor users, Document records
Requirements Summary:Part-time instructor for computer classes; HS diploma required; experience teaching computer basics; about 14 hours/week; multiple Brooklyn locations.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Word, Excel, Computer basics, Photoshop, Digital platforms
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Job Description

Locations & Schedule *Approximately 14 hours per week

  • 280 Ralph Ave Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Monday 10am-12pm and Thursday 1pm-3pm
  • 150 Malcolm X Blvd Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Monday from 2-4pm and Thursday from 10-12pm
  • 862 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11206 - Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30am
  • 930 Halsey St Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Tuesday and Fridays from 1pm-3pm

     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop lesson plans and activities for class.
  • Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team.
  • Mentor and support new and first-time technology users.
  • Regularly communicate with Program Director regarding participants and class topics.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign in/sign out sheets, attendance reports.
  • Maintain an organized work space by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment and program spaces.

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent verbal and written customer service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must have genuine interest in helping first time users learn technology/computers.
  • Work independently and be a self-starter.
  • Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class
  • Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers
  • Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values
  • Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
  • Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

 

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma required. Associate's degree in Technology preferred. Minimum of one-year experience teaching computer classes with knowledge of and experience in teaching Word, Excel, Computer basics, digital platforms, photoshop, etc.
  • Previous experience working with older adult community preferred.